Can Slowpoke be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Slowpoke, the Dopey Pokémon of Kanto, can be found in the wild in Pokémon Go. Yes, Slowpoke can be brilliant Pokémon Go!

Slowpoke and his salarian brother can both be brilliant. The most dedicated Pokémon Go players will already have a shiny Slowpoke thanks to its Community Day in March 2023. The difference between shiny and non-shiny Slowpoke may be easy to see when putting it side by side with its standard version, but it’s difficult to see otherwise. Be sure to watch out for those sparkles and the glowing indicator above the Pokémon’s name when looking for this light pink friend.

What is the shiny rate for Slowpoke in Pokémon Go?

According to old research from the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Return machine), a Pokémon’s shine rate over the course of a normal day is approximately one in 500. Slowpoke is not a confirmed Pokémon that benefits from “permaboost” (meaning that it is a rare occurrence and therefore benefits from an improved gloss rate).

What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?

Not much, unfortunately. This seems to be a coincidence. Catch rates for Shiny Pokémon are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only increased during special events such as Community Days or Safari Zones, or during Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that increase the rates of Shiny Pokémon.

Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?

Canned DuckLeek a list of shiny Pokémon currently available. This is a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all the shiny Pokémon in existence look like.

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